The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Written by Avi

A lone girl faces a deadly sea voyage with a mutinous crew and a murderous captain.

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240 pages· 52,752 words· Est. 6 hour read· 740L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1832, thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle embarks on a transatlantic journey, expecting a simple trip home. Instead, she finds herself alone on a ship with a ruthless captain and a rebellious crew. As tensions rise, Charlotte is drawn into a dangerous conflict, making enemies and facing accusations of murder. Will she survive this perilous voyage and clear her name?

From the publisher

Avi’s treasured Newbery Honor Book now with exclusive bonus content!The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! A Newbery Honor Book * A thrilling tale, tautly plotted, vividly narrated. –Kirkus Reviews, starred review Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle is excited to return home from her school in England to her family in Rhode Island in the summer of 1832. But when the two families she was supposed to travel with mysteriously cancel their trips, Charlotte finds herself the lone passenger on a long sea voyage with a cruel captain and a mutinous crew. Worse yet, soon after stepping aboard the ship, she becomes enmeshed in a conflict between them! What begins as an eagerly anticipated ocean crossing turns into a harrowing journey, where Charlotte gains a villainous enemy… and is put on trial for murder!